Mercedes, Municipality of Dimataling, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Dimataling |
| Postal code | 7032 |
| Population (2020) | 432 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5698, 123.3005 (7° 34' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 167.5 meters (549.5 feet) |
Mercedes is a barangay in the municipality of Dimataling, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 432. This represented 1.38% of the total population of Dimataling.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mercedes in the 2015 Census was 433 broken down into 109 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 32 | 6.09 | |
| 279 | 56 | 4.98 | |
| 322 | 64 | 5.03 | |
| 349 | 67 | 5.21 | |
| 355 | 88 | 4.03 | |
| 433 | 109 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mercedes is 5 to 9, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 12.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 11.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 2.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.23% |
| Total | 433 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mercedes grew from 195 in 1990 to 432 in 2020, an increase of 237 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.05%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 433 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | – | |
| 279 | 6.94% | |
| 322 | 3.12% | |
| 349 | 1.12% | |
| 355 | 0.62% | |
| 433 | 3.85% | |
| 432 | -0.05% |
Location
Mercedes is situated at approximately 7.5698, 123.3005, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 167.5 meters or 549.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mercedes shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.